My Favourite Salad
Elevate your next meal with "My Favourite Salad," a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish bursting with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. This easy-to-make salad combines a crisp medley of mixed greens like arugula, spinach, and kale, paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and the bright sweetness of red bell peppers. Creamy avocado, tangy red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and the satisfying crunch of walnuts take this salad to a whole new level. Dressed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, a hint of Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or as a show-stopping side dish. Packed with nutrients, texture, and bold flavors, this salad is a must-try for any healthy eating enthusiast looking for a refreshing addition to their meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and kale)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Start by rinsing and drying your salad greens. Place them into a large salad bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, diced bell pepper, diced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped walnuts over the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.3 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.6 g | 143% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2654 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 868 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2264 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
